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Compare train for Doncaster to Peterborough
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Doncaster to Peterborough among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of €45 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 24m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €45, while a train costs an average of €45.
Distance: 75 miles (121 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
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€45 Average price Cheapest | €27 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 24m Average total duration Fastest 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 35m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Doncaster to Peterborough
Compare the available ways to get from Doncaster to Peterborough, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
You'll arrive about 41m sooner (54m by train vs 1h 35m by car). Tickets start at around €45 compared to roughly €27 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Doncaster to Peterborough
How to get from Doncaster to Peterborough by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Doncaster to Peterborough is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

7:52 AM 0h54 Doncaster 8:46 AM Peterborough €35 1 One-way 0 transfers
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7:52 AM 0h54 Doncaster 8:46 AM Peterborough €35 1 One-way 0 transfers
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9:18 AM 0h50 Doncaster 10:08 AM Peterborough €38 1 One-way 0 transfers
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8:15 AM 0h51 Doncaster 9:06 AM Peterborough €37 1 One-way 0 transfers
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- Around 7 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Doncaster and Peterborough as scheduled services by train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Doncaster station (DON) and arrive in Peterborough station (PBO).
- Travel with London North Eastern Railway, Hull Trains, Grand Central Trains, East Midlands Railway to go to Peterborough by train.
- 6 direct trains per day with London North Eastern Railway, Grand Central Trains, East Midlands Railway.
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